IDDRR News and publications

News

A small girl with colored hands in front of her face.
Update
WMO joins the global community in celebrating the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October. This year's theme focuses on youth and "empowering the next generation for a resilient future."
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Children at a school
Update
Empowering children and youth to be agents of change for more resilient communities
Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery - UNDP
African Woman painting on an easel
Update
SEM was created by UNDRR to provide a space for non-state DRR actors to engage in supporting the implementation of the Sendai Framework and advocate for DRR in wider spaces. Terry Otieno leveraged this network to bring in substantive engagement for IDDRR.
Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM)
person in work safety clothing looking at a industrial facility
Update
For IDDRR, UNECE warns that climate change and the energy transition are increasing the likelihood of catastrophic accidents linked to industrial and technological facilities such as chemical plants, battery factories, mining sites.
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Kamal Kishore looking at a school building
Op Ed
Schools play a vital role in disaster risk reduction by educating students on risks in their communities, building preparedness, conducting drills, and fostering a culture of prevention.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
 Shepherd going down the mountain
Community announcement
To celebrate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024, our members have shared inspiring stories featuring their youth-led or focused work that builds community resilience in the face of disaster.
Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction
Quiz infographic
Community announcement
Get ready to test your knowledge with a fun and engaging quiz on disaster preparedness!
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Group photo of children at the a life-size Riskland game in Hwangseong Republic of Korea
Update
The celebratory school safety event aimed to promote the Korean School Safety Programme (KSSP) and commemorate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
Korea, Republic of - government
Incheon Metropolitan City
Secretary-General
Statements and messages
Education is key for protecting children and for enabling them to take part in decision-making – to reduce risks for all.
United Nations - Headquarters
Kamal Kishore
Statements and messages
For this year's International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we are calling on countries to do more to protect and empower children and youth through education.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Publications

Cover and source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Documents and publications
This technical paper examines opportunities and options for enhancing adaptation action through education and training, and public and youth participation, including associated challenges.
The Sendai Seven Campaign in 2021 - Concept Note
Documents and publications
In 2021, the IDDRR focus is on Target f: “Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through adequate and sustainable support to complement their national actions for implementation of the present Framework by 2030.
International cooperation for developing countries to reduce their disaster risk and disaster losses - Key Messages
Documents and publications
The focus of this year’s IDDRR is “Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through adequate and sustainable support to complement their national actions for implementation of the present Framework by 2030.”
Report Cover
Documents and publications

A brief report of the impact of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas & the Caribbean. 

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